Isla Vista

December 3, 2021

Uncertainty and Stress Is the Norm for Hundreds of Students Living in Hotels

By Mark Alfred, Yiu-On Li, Kyra Schimpf, Melea Maglalang

280 students are currently residing in hotels as a result of the ongoing housing shortage.

December 2, 2021

UCSB Alumnus, IVCSD General Manager Runs for State Assembly in 2022

By Atmika Iyer

The UC Santa Barbara 2014 alumnus is centering his campaign around education, housing, childcare and climate change. Presently, he's the first to announce his candidacy.

December 2, 2021

IVCSD Presents Alternative Deltopia for the First Time

By Asumi Shuda

Now, with spring quarter fast approaching, IVCSD reconvened its Spring Festival Ad Hoc Committee this year to plan for this alternative event in 2022.

December 1, 2021

Man Commits Murder-Suicide at Calle Real Best Western, a Hotel Housing UCSB Students

By Atmika Iyer

The university is aware of the shooting and has reached out to the students living at the hotel to understand how they were impacted by the shooting.

November 26, 2021

IVCSD Holds Transportation Town Hall to Improve Mobility in I.V.

By Kyra Schimpf, Daelyn Einhorn

In approximately a year, the board plans to complete its proposal for improving transportation in Isla Vista and present it to the community for input.

November 18, 2021

IVRPD and I.V. Community Reimagine Pardall Gardens

By Melea Maglalang

A public survey conducted by the IVRPD identified Pardall Gardens as a community priority for renovations.

November 5, 2021

Isla Vista Halloween Passes With No Halloween-Related Arrests

By Atmika Iyer

Crime statistics and attendance numbers for the annual weekend have declined drastically since 2013, which saw over 200 arrests and nearly 250 citations.

November 5, 2021

New Emergency Shelter Hosts Houseless Residents Displaced From Sweeped I.V. Encampments

By Asumi Shuda

The shelter is currently housing approximately 30 residents, with a few soon exiting the facility to enter permanent housing or transitioning into sober-living rehabilitation.

November 5, 2021

County Engages in Mediation With UCSB for Violation of Long Range Development Plan

By Atmika Iyer

The university’s plan to build Munger Hall as a solution to the housing crisis will leave students at UCSB before 2025 without much of a solution.

November 4, 2021

Community Protests Heavy Police Presence During Halloween Weekend

By Holly Rusch

The festival, hosted by a coalition of student and local organizations, held live music, speakers and community artists selling local wares.

November 4, 2021

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch, Melea Maglalang, Kyra Schimpf

The 2021-22 Nexus News Team has revived our old column, "Vista Point," to keep our readers informed of local events and happenings.

November 4, 2021

Students Celebrate Halloween in Local Sanctioned Programming

By Kyra Schimpf

UC Santa Barbara and local governmental organizations put on sanctioned events for students to take part in during Halloween weekend.

October 30, 2021

COVID-19 Booster Shots are Now Available For Three COVID-19 Vaccines

By Atmika Iyer

Students can log onto myturn.ca.gov to see if they are eligible, and locate nearby locations offering COVID-19 booster shots.

October 29, 2021

#FreeIV: Student and Community Organizations Organize Festival To Protest Halloween Police Presence

By Holly Rusch

#FreeIV will give students and community members the opportunity to enjoy live music and food as well as learn about progressive community organizations.

October 28, 2021

Structure Fire on Abrego Burns Down “Rancho House”

By Atmika Iyer

The burned down Rancho House was one of the oldest buildings in Isla Vista, likely built around 1956. The house was a hidden secret amongst Isla Vistans where people would gather for events.